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Week Two: Monday, July 1: Exploring Games from Around the World

“Adventure Begins at Your Library!” To celebrate the joy of reading and bestow the spirit of adventure on your summer, the Yonkers Public Library has eight weekly themes to help you get the most out of your summer reading journey.

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Stonewall's Anniversary: Where Does Pride Month Come From?

Today, June 28th, is the anniversary of the first Stonewall Riot. Early in the morning of 1969, a fight between patrons of the Stonewall Inn and New York City police officers broke out.

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Summer Reading Week One: Exploring Yonkers & Beyond: Neighborhoods, Museums & More

“Adventure Begins at Your Library!” To celebrate the joy of reading and bestow the spirit of adventure on your summer, the Yonkers Public Library has eight weekly themes to help you get the most out of your summer reading journey.

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Happy Pollinator Week

This week (June 17-23) is National Pollinator Week! To support our agriculture and local ecosystems, this week encourages us to get to know the small creatures who help our crops grow.

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This Summer, Learn Online (for Free)

If you find yourself getting tired of all that "fun in the sun" stuff, check out online learning resources here on YPL.org, and elsewhere. Your brain will thank you.
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D-Day

D-Day was the name given to the Invasion on Normandy (Operation Overlord), which took place on June 6, 1944.

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National Senior Health and Fitness Day

While it is always important to take care of our bodies with diet and exercise, it becomes especially important the older we get.

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Webinar Spotlight: Government Resources for Post-Disaster Assistance

You may have heard that climate change is causing more severe weather. Not only are our summers hotter, but storms are also more dangerous and cause more damage.

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International Museum Day 2024

International Museum Day is a celebration of the important cultural and educational role that museums play in enriching the lives of people around the world. 

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Born Today: Frank L. Baum

On May 15, 1856, Frank L. Baum was born in Chittenango, New York. Baum is most famous for the children’s books he wrote about the land of Oz and has delighted generations of readers. 

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Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a day to honor American servicemembers that gave their lives for this country. The holiday was originally known as Decoration Day and celebrated in the years following the American Civil War.

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Children's Book Week May 2024

For 105 years, Children’s Book Week has been a celebration of books for young people to foster learning and a love of reading.

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